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Week of February 2, 2026

The Week in Review at HMS: Notes from Dr. Cockley

Week of February 2, 2026

 

Thank you to our Hudson Police Department, in collaboration with Hudson Community First, for their presentation for parents/guardians at HMS on Wednesday, February 4: "What You Don't Know and Why You Should." Phenomenal information! We are so fortunate to have such dedicated individuals in our community who support the positive growth of our youth! THANK YOU!

 

When a picture is worth a thousand words…and one book title! Students stopped in the hall to check out the new media center bulletin board and guess the book from the image!

 

X’s and O’s! Our sculpture students are reimaginingTic Tac Toe with personalized designs that show off their artistic skills and creativity. Can’t wait to see their finished products!

 

Lights, camera, collaboration! Our 7th grade scientists are bringing The Journey of a Water Molecule to life, working together to explore the water cycle and using GoogleVids to creatively tell the story!

 

Game on! After learning the skills, rules, and techniques, PE students kicked off their first day of gameplay in the Pickleball unit - let the tournaments begin!

 

A comfortable space for thinking - our 6th grade Language Arts students are using their Team Learning Area to spark creativity during essay writing!

 

 

Important Notes:

 

HMS Yearbook Order Window: 1/30 - 2/14!

  • Each year, our HMS Yearbook (hard-cover) is created and designed to commemorate the school year and showcase our HMS family! We are thrilled to offer the 2025-2026 HMS Yearbook to students/families through Jostens for $45.
  • The order window is open Friday, 1/30, through Saturday, 2/14. Please visit the Jostens Yearbook link (jostens.com/ybk) to place your order of your Hudson Middle School keepsake! 
  • Yearbooks are delivered to HMS, and our goal is to distribute them at the end of this school year, for students to autograph and celebrate their year together! 
  • If you have any yearbook questions, please contact secretary Penny Tschantz at tschantp@hudson.k12.oh.us

 

2025-26 HMS Yearbook - Student Name

  • In our school yearbook, student names are typically printed as they appear on their birth certificate.
  • If the birth certificate name is OK to print for your child, you do NOT need to complete the form.  
  • If you prefer that a different name appear in the yearbook for your child, please complete this Google Form by February 14 (for example, if your child is known by their middle name rather than their first name). 
  • Thank you for your help with this as we create a book for our students that commemorates our school year together!

 

2/20 7th and 8th Grade Dance - sponsored by HMS PTO!

  • HMS 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend the 7th and 8th Grade BLACK OUT DANCE! Wear your black outfit with neon accessories to complete the vibe! 
  • Cost is $10 presale or $15 at the event Click here for presale tickets!
  • Attire for the dance is casual, not formal. 
  • DJ and Photo Booth
  • Snacks available for sale
  • Thanks to PTO for providing this opportunity for our students!
  • Check out the PTO flyer

 

P/T Conferences, 2/23, 8:00am - 3:00pm

  • HMS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 23, from 8:00am – 3:00pm. As a reminder, there will be no school for students in grades PreK - 8 on February 23. 
  • If your child’s teaching team is requesting a conference, you will be contacted directly. 
  • If you are not contacted by your child's teachers, please know that a conference is not required at this time. If you would still like to schedule a conference, however, we absolutely welcome you in to meet with your child’s team of teachers. The link will be shared in next week’s newsletter.

 

Hands of Gratitude Sponsorship:

  • In order to continue the life-changing Hands of Gratitude program that is part of our Service Learning & Careers Course at Hudson Middle School, each year we seek sponsorships.
  • If you know of a person or organization who may be interested in supporting this program at our school, please feel free to pass this on.
  • Our students are making a difference and are so appreciative of your support!  
  • ONLINE DONATION LINK: thehcsf.org/hands-of-gratitude 
  • See our Hands of Gratitude Sponsorship flyer for more details about this incredible program, the incredible individuals and organizations who are sponsoring the program this year thus far, and how you can help! 

 

HMS Staff Shout Outs: 

Has an HMS staff member made a difference for your child? We love to show appreciation for our amazing staff at HMS! Here’s an opportunity to share more personally if a staff member has made a difference, no matter how big or small. I will be sure to recognize their efforts individually and quietly. HMS Staff Shout Out Google Form

 

PeachJar Flyers - For event information about district and community events, please view the latest Peachjar flyers here: HCSD PeachJar Link